<h1>Models</h1>

<p class="devnote">Pretty big topic. Start with explaining what models <em>are</em>, then how to load them</p>

<h2>What are models?</h2>

<p>Models represent the data a program uses.  It can be anything from a simple <a href="http://martinfowler.com/eaaCatalog/gateway.html">Gateway</a>, to a complex <a href="http://martinfowler.com/eaaCatalog/domainModel.html">Domain Model</a>.</p>

<h2>How to load models?</h2>

<p>The easiest way to load models from a <a href="?p=4/Controllers">controller</a> is with the Load helper.  If your <a href="?p=4/Controllers">controller</a> extends A_Controller_Action, you can get the Load helper with $this->_load().</p>